Job Description
Job DescriptionRedStone Ranch is looking for a dependable, hardworking Ranch Hand to join our team! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, isn't afraid of physical labor, and has experience caring for livestock.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Sunday – Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pay & Benefits
- $18.00–$20.00 per hour (DOE)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth
Responsibilities
- Evening feeding of livestock including cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and other farm animals
- Fill grain buckets and prepare feed for daily animal care
- Clean, refill, and monitor animal water sources
- Clean stalls, pens, barns, and animal enclosures
- Remove manure and maintain clean grounds throughout the ranch
- Empty trash from multiple locations throughout the ranch and replace liners
- Clean and sanitize guest restrooms within our Barnyard Experience
- Clean and maintain guest areas to ensure a positive visitor experience
- Take down and properly secure the bounce house at the end of each day
- Ensure all animal gates, latches, and pen entrances are closed and secured before leaving for the evening
- Monitor animal health and report any concerns to management
- Assist with safely moving livestock when needed
- Restock feed, bedding, and ranch supplies
- Operate basic farm tools and equipment safely (training provided as needed)
- Assist with general ranch maintenance and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous farm, ranch, livestock, or stable experience is required
- Comfortable working around large and small farm animals
- Able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
- Able to work outdoors in Florida heat, rain, and varying weather conditions
- Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality
- Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision
- Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks
- Weekend and holiday availability required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
- Loves working with animals but understands that ranch work is more than just caring for them
- Takes pride in keeping the ranch clean, organized, and safe
- Notices what needs to be done without being asked
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a team
- Is reliable, honest, and committed to providing excellent care for our animals
This position involves physically demanding work and is not a petting zoo or animal interaction position. Candidates should be comfortable performing cleaning, lifting, feeding, and general ranch maintenance every day.
If you have real farm or livestock experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!